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Marilyn Logue, 75, of Decatur, formerly of Argenta passed away at 10:18 pm Tuesday February 17, 2008 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be 6:00 pm Saturday February 21, 2009 in the Oreana Christian Church. Visitation will be 4:00 ' 6:00 pm Saturday in the Church. In lieu of...

Thresa E. Bledsoe, 94, of Decatur, died Monday, February 16, 2009, in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home. Thresa was born May 24, 1914, in Farina, IL, the daughter of Jacob and Elsie Mae Eskew Weber. She was a homemaker and member of Saints James & Patrick Catholic Church. Thresa loved to play bingo...

Bernadine A. Speasl, 89, of Decatur, formerly of Harristown, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday February 10, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Bernadine was born August 13, 1919 in Mt. Vernon, IL, a daughter of Bernard and Ida Bollheimer. She married Joseph A. Speasl in Decatur at St. Patrick’s...

Walter R. Malloy, 72, of Decatur died Friday February 6, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Walter was born on January 13, 1937 in Decatur the son of Walter L. and Virginia Andrews Malloy. A member of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, Walter served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. He...

Neil O. Rider, 88, P.O.W. during WWII, of Decatur, formerly of Indiana and Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Neil was born October 10, 1920, in Larwill, IN, to Albert Rider, Sr. and Elma Stump. Neil proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during WWII for six...

Beatrice Mae Benson Godsey, 93, of Dalton City passed away at 11:55 pm Saturday, January 31, 2009 in her home, with her children at her side. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Thursday February 5, 2009 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Mathais officiating. Visitation will be 6:00-...

Bertha D. Cook, 73 of Decatur, departed this life to be with the Lord at 3:10 am, Saturday, January 31, 2009, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Bertha was born on September 6, 1935, in Decatur, the daughter of Luther and Bertha Williams. She was married to John L. Cook in 1952 and...

Ronald L. Cobren, Sr., 70, of Decatur, died Friday, January 30, 2009 in his home with his loving family by his side. Ronald was born July 13, 1938 in Jacksonville to Raymond and Dorothy Doolin Cobren. He was married to Sally Maggert for 34 years. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He also enjoyed...

Gary L. Shelly, 63, Decatur, Vietnam War Army veteran, died Friday Jan. 30, 2009. Graveside services will be noon Wednesday in Camp Butler Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Gary was born Dec. 22, 1945, and raised in Mount Zion, the...

Ralph Leo Stewart, 84, of LaPlace, LA, formerly of Decatur, died Friday, January 30, 2009. Ralph was born July 12, 1924, in Mason City, IA, the son of Curtis and Lelah Gerk Stewart. A Marine Veteran of WWII, Ralph worked as a foreman for a plastics manufacturer before retiring. He married Gladys...

Wilburn C. McGehee Jr. 53 of Decatur died Wednesday January 28, 2009 in his home. Funeral service will be 7:00 pm Tuesday February 3, 2009 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Rev Lawrence Flaugher officiating. Visitation will be 5:00- 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Private family burial will be...

Mark Eric Westbay, 50, of Decatur, died Monday, January 26, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mark was born February 9, 1958, in Decatur, the son of Jack D. and Barbara J. Benedict Westbay. He was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and worked for ADM until he retired. Mark was a member of the...